Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

3/13/2018

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that among cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon or rectum) is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States.

Middlesboro ARH Home Health named to the Top 500 of the 2017 HomeCare Elite®

3/9/2018

Middlesboro ARH Home Health announced that it has been named to the Top 500 of the 2017 HomeCare Elite®, a recognition of the top-performing home health agencies in the United States. For 12 years, HomeCare Elite has annually identified the top 25 percent of agencies and highlighted the top 100 and top 500 agencies overall.

3/8/2018

Through a grant from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services’ Kentucky Opioid Response Effort (KORE) to the Kentucky Pharmacists Association (KPhA), Harlan ARH Retail Pharmacy is assisting local patients at Addiction Recovery Care who are completing an opioid treatment program at Lydia’s House.

2017 Annual ARH CARES Award Winners

2/27/2018

Appalachian Regional Healthcare honored employees from across its Kentucky and West Virginia system who have been named their respective hospital’s 2017 Annual ARH CARES Award Winners recently in Lexington.

American Heart Month: Heart Disease—the Number One Cause of Death

2/2/2018

The latest statistics from the American Heart Association reveal cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in the world, claiming nearly 18 million lives in 2015. In the United States, heart disease remains the number one cause of death.

National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

1/18/2018

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the most recent annual statistics state that 12,578 women in the United States were diagnosed with cervical cancer and 4,115 women died from the disease.

Seasonal Flu-Related Visitation Restrictions Now In Effect at ARH Hospitals

1/12/2018

First Newborn of 2018 Delivered at Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center

1/4/2018

Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center welcomed its first baby of the new year born on January 2, 2018.
At 12:45 a.m., Dr. Scott Howard, MD, delivered Caiden Parker Slone. He weighed 6 pounds and 3.4 ounces, and was 19 inches long. Parents are Tiffany Hunter and Zach Slone. They reside in Pippa Passes, Ky.

First Newborn of 2018 Arrives at Middlesboro ARH Hospital

1/3/2018

Middlesboro ARH Hospital welcomed its first baby of the new year born on January 1, 2018.
At 6:19 p.m., Dr. John Williamson, board certified OB-GYN, delivered Edwin Allen Sinkhorn. He weighed 6 pounds and 4.8 ounces, and was 19 inches long. Parents are Marcus Sinkhorn and Ciera Webb. The family resides in Pineville, Ky.

Lunch & Learn: An ARH Women’s Health Series Set for January 11

1/3/2018

Middlesboro ARH Hospital invites ladies in the community to its women’s health series called Lunch & Learn.
Lunch & Learn offers insight and tips on a variety of women’s health issues. On Thursday, January 11, Internist Brooke Laughter, DO, will give a presentation on “Facts about the Cold and Flu Season.”

UK Blue Angels Program Brings High-Risk Obstetric Care to Middlesboro

12/21/2017

Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant will be pleased to learn that Middlesboro ARH partners with UK Healthcare to provide a valuable Blue Angels program which provides the highest quality ultrasounds along with telemedicine consultations with obstetricians who specialize in high-risk pregnancies.

ARH and KentuckyOne Health Sign Letter of Intent for Exclusive Negotiations for the Sale of Saint Joseph Martin

12/19/2017

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) and KentuckyOne Health have confirmed today a Letter of Intent for the exclusive negotiation of the sale of Saint Joseph Martin. This agreement is the next step for the future of health care in the Martin, Kentucky community. If a definitive agreement is reached, it would establish the continuation of local ownership and operation of this important care facility.

Cardiologist Joins Tug Valley ARH Medical Staff

11/29/2017

Lunch & Learn: An ARH Women’s Health Series Set for December 5

11/28/2017

Middlesboro ARH Hospital invites ladies in the community to its women’s health series called Lunch & Learn.
Lunch & Learn offers insight and tips on a variety of women’s health issues. On Tuesday, December 5, General Surgeon Amber Peace, DO, will give a presentation on “Colorectal Cancer: Preventable, Beatable, Treatable.”

Laura C. Reese, D.O. - Orthopedic Surgeon

10/23/2017

Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center Earns Level IV Designation

10/19/2017

Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center announced it is officially designated as a Level IV Trauma Center by the Kentucky Trauma System and verified by the Commonwealth of Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services Department of Public Health.

Lunch & Learn: A Women's Health Series Set for October 19

10/9/2017

Middlesboro ARH Hospital invites ladies in the community to its women’s health series called Lunch & Learn, which offers insight and tips on a variety of women’s health issues. On Thursday, October 19, Oncologist Mohamed Shanshal, MD, will give a presentation on “Prevention and Treatment of Breast Cancer.”

Shanshal Joins Middlesboro ARH Medical Staff

9/26/2017

Ninth Annual Breast Cancer Survivor Tree Lighting Set for October 3

9/25/2017

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month, and Middlesboro ARH Hospital will be holding its ninth annual Breast Cancer Survivor Tree Lighting Ceremony and Reception on October 3 in the hospital lobby. Breast cancer survivors throughout the Tri-State are invited to attend.

Highlands Health System Set to Merge with Appalachian Regional Healthcare

9/19/2017

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) and Highlands Health System announced today they have entered into a Letter of Intent to merge the Prestonsburg-based Highlands Regional Medical Center and other Highlands Health facilities and services into the multi-hospital ARH system.

June is National Men’s Health Month

6/21/2017

Men often worry about having a heart attack or getting cancer, but many don't make healthcare a priority. They may schedule regular tune ups for their prized vehicles, but when it comes to preventative healthcare, they often fail to schedule their annual checkup. Men, don’t you think it’s time to make your health a priority?

Akers Joins ARH Women’s Health Center in Middlesboro

5/26/2017

ARH Recognized for Excellence in Telehealth

5/24/2017

Appalachian Regional Healthcare has been named the recipient of the 2017 MATRC Telehealth Excellence in Service for Rural and/or Medically Underserved Populations award from the Mid-Atlantic Telehealth Resource Center.

5/11/2017

The opioid abuse epidemic in the United States continues to grow, and the areas served by Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) are among the top in the nation for the number of opioid overdose-related deaths.
In an effort to help prevent these deaths, ARH retail pharmacies throughout eastern Kentucky and southern West Virginia are now offering the medication Naloxone, more commonly known as Narcan, without a prescription.

ARH Volunteers Honored at Annual Volunteer Appreciation Event

5/4/2017

ARH honored the more than 250 men and women who give of their time and talents as volunteers for the ARH system of hospitals in eastern Kentucky and southern West Virginia during a special ceremony in their honor on Wednesday, April 26 at the Morgan County Cooperative Extension Office in West Liberty, Ky.

Sister Act: Volunteering is in the blood for three Knott County sisters

4/21/2017

Growing up in Nowhere, Kentucky in a family of 18 kids, hard work and service to others was the way of life for the “Meade Bunch”. That is why it is not unusual that three of the Meade sisters; Ogie Slone, Louise King, and Debra Slone, now find themselves volunteering at three different hospital locations for Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH).

Light it Up Blue--April is World Autism Month

4/4/2017

The world goes “Blue” in April for World Autism Month. Several businesses as well as Middlesboro ARH Hospital, Middlesboro-Bell County Public Library, the Middlesboro Fire Department, the Middlesboro Police Department and Bell Theatre are participating in World Autism Month.

Lunch & Learn: An ARH Women’s Health Series Set for April 11

4/3/2017

Middlesboro ARH Hospital invites ladies in the community to its women’s health series called Lunch & Learn.
Lunch & Learn offers insight and tips on a variety of women’s health issues. On Tuesday, April 11, ARH Surgeon Robert L. Thomas, MD will give a presentation on “Surgical Options for Breast Disease.”

Certified Physician Assistant at Hazard ARH Nationally Recognized

3/21/2017

Jessica L. Amburgey, PA-C, a physician assistant in the Emergency Department at the Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center, has been nationally recognized for earning a specialty credential called a Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

2/23/2017

Attention Patients of the Hazard ARH Medical Mall Physical Medicine & Rehab Clinic & Dr. James Hammock: Due to an unexpected physician emergency, appointments scheduled for Friday (2/24/17) will be cancelled. Patients who have appointments on Friday will be contacted to reschedule.

2016 Annual ARH CARES Award Winners

2/20/2017

Appalachian Regional Healthcare honored employees from across its Kentucky and West Virginia system who have been named their respective hospital’s 2016 Annual ARH CARES Award Winners recently in Lexington.

Heart Disease is Number 1 Killer

2/17/2017

According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the nation’s number one killer of both men and women. In fact, every 80 seconds, one woman is killed by heart disease and stroke. That’s 1 in 3 deaths among women each year. The good news is steps can be taken to reduce risk and improve outcome.

ARH and Galen College of Nursing Partner to Offer Associate Degree in Nursing Programs in Hazard

2/2/2017

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) and Galen College of Nursing announced today a partnership to offer an associate degree in nursing program at a new location based in the ARH System Center building in Hazard, Kentucky. In response to the continued and growing nursing shortage in the region, Galen College and ARH have joined together to offer additional nursing education opportunities, in support of both the local nursing workforce, and the need throughout Eastern Kentucky.

KY Secretary Grimes Honors ARH with Civic Engagement Award

1/24/2017

Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes on Tuesday recognized Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) as the first 2017 honoree in her office’s Corporations for the Commonwealth program. Grimes launched Corporations for the Commonwealth last year to recognize Kentucky businesses that demonstrate a commitment to giving, a drive to improve local and/or regional communities, and a culture of giving within their organizations.

Lunch & Learn: An ARH Women's Health Series Goes Red

1/23/2017

Middlesboro ARH Hospital invites ladies in the community to its women’s health series called Lunch & Learn.
Lunch & Learn offers insight and tips on a variety of women’s health issues. On Friday, February 3, ARH Invasive Cardiologist Ehtesham Ul Haq, MD will give a presentation on women’s heart health.

1/17/2017

The Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center is now offering those living with addiction a local answer for drug and alcohol withdrawal symptoms. Hazard ARH has contracted with Missouri-based New Vision™ to provide inpatient medical stabilization and withdrawal management services for patients who are experiencing problems and incapacitation due to substance use and/or abuse.

Free Pap Screenings Will Be Offered At Participating ARH Clinics January 23-27

1/17/2017

In recognition of January's Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, participating ARH Clinics in eastern Kentucky and southern West Virginia will be offering FREE pap screenings January 23-27. While walk-ins are welcome, appointments are encouraged.

First Newborn of 2017 Arrives at Middlesboro ARH Hospital

1/3/2017

Middlesboro ARH Hospital welcomed its first baby of the new year born on January 1, 2017.
At 8:31 a.m., Dr. John Williamson, board certified OB-GYN, delivered Brooklyn Dawn Wilder. She weighed 11 pounds and 4.6 ounces, and was 23 inches long. Parents are Ashley and Adam Wilder. Brooklyn has a five-year-old sister named Mackenzie. The family resides in Middlesboro, Ky.

Expressions of Courage Art Show with Perry Central High Art Students

12/19/2016

Dealing with Emotions During the Holidays

12/13/2016

It’s that wonderful time of the year for decorating homes with bright lights, buying gifts for loved ones, baking delicious Christmas cookies and scheduling all those Christmas gatherings with family and friends. With all the excitement, it’s natural to feel stressed, but if you feel like you just got ran over by a reindeer, you may have a condition called clinical depression.

11/23/2016

The independent hospital watchdog, The Leapfrog Group, shows the strong commitment to patient safety has earned Whitesburg ARH Hospital an ‘A’ grade in its elite national ratings program that rates hospitals on errors, injuries, accidents, and infections.

Investigation Confirms No Patient or Employee Information Compromised in Cyberattack on ARH system

11/15/2016

After a thorough investigation into the late August cyberattack on the Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) system, findings from independent computer forensic experts as well as federal authorities have determined that no ARH patient or employee health or financial information was compromised in the attack.

11/9/2016

Cosmetology students and staff at Hazard Community & Technical College held a Spa Day recently to raise funds and awareness of local cancer treatment services. During the Spa Day event, they cut and styled hair and did manicures and pedicures. They raised a total of $1,158, which they donated to the ARH Cancer Center expansion campaign.

Tug Valley ARH Trains Students in Lifesaving Skills

11/8/2016

Students have been taught to call 911 when there’s an emergency, but how many of them could provide CPR to an individual while help was on the way? In mid-October Tug Valley Regional Medical Center took the lead in training students in lifesaving skills at Belfry Middle School.

Lunch & Learn Goes PINK

10/24/2016

Breast Cancer Survivors Tree Lighting Set for October 4

9/28/2016

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month, and Middlesboro ARH Hospital will be holding its eighth annual Breast Cancer Survivors Tree Lighting Ceremony on October 4 in the hospital lobby. Breast cancer survivors throughout the Tri-State are invited to attend.

Third Annual Paint the Mall PINK Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign

9/28/2016

Middlesboro Mall, Middlesboro ARH Hospital and Air Evac Lifeteam are sponsoring their third annual Paint the Mall PINK event, which is a community-wide breast cancer awareness campaign. The event will be held on October 6 at 6 p.m. at Middlesboro Mall’s Center Court. The public is invited.

Operations Returning to Normal at ARH Facilities as Computer Systems Go Back Online

9/15/2016

Operations are returning to normal this week at Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) facilities in Kentucky and West Virginia as computerized clinical and electronic communication systems are being brought back online following a cyberattack on the health system's network late last month.

Update on Computer Issues

9/6/2016

The ARH Information Technology Department continues to make significant progress to get our network back up and running. The matter remains under investigation,so we do not have further details to release, but we feel confident about our system being back up to 100 percent very soon.

A Message from Maria Braman, MD, ARH Vice President of Medical Affairs

9/6/2016

As the chief medical officer for ARH, I am proud of how our physicians and staff go above and beyond to provide care to our patients.
Our ARH communities are fortunate to have hard-working and dedicated medical professionals focused on providing excellent care to each patient in any situation that may arise on a daily basis.
Despite any challenge that comes our way, ARH hospitals are always open, and our patients always receive care in a safe and secure environment.
Thank you for placing your trust in ARH. We look forward to continuing to care for you and your family in the years to come.

ARH Update on System-wide Computer Issues

8/30/2016

The following is an update on the cyberattack involving the computers of Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) on Saturday.
ARH continues to work with authorities and computer experts to address the problems and restore our systems to operational capacity as quickly as possible.
In the meantime, ARH would like to emphasize that we presently have no reason to believe that the protected health information or any financial information of our patients or employees has been accessed. Please be assured that ARH will investigate this fully, and will take prompt action to notify and protect patients and employees if it appears that their private information has been accessed.
ARH’s hospitals and other locations of care across eastern Kentucky and southern West Virginia remain open, and our staff is working hard to continue to provide the same level of quality healthcare to our patients while we recover from this cyberattack.
We appreciate the extra efforts of our outstanding workforce, and the patience of the people we serve, as we work through the inconvenience of having computer systems out of service.

Updated ARH Statement Regarding System-Wide Computer-related Issues

8/28/2016

This issue is now being investigated by the proper governmental authorities, in close collaboration with ARH. Since this is an ongoing investigation, we are not at liberty to provide further information or comment at this time.

Statement from ARH Regarding System-wide Computer-related Issues

8/27/2016

The Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) system of hospitals in Kentucky and West Virginia is currently on an Emergency Operations Plan due to a computer virus that has limited our use of electronic web-based services. We are currently working to resolve this issue, until then we will have limited access to web based services and electronic communications.

Lunch & Learn: An ARH Women’s Health Series Set for August 25

8/16/2016

Middlesboro ARH Hospital invites ladies in the community to its women’s health series called Lunch & Learn on August 25 at noon in the hospital classroom. Jessica Helton, board-certified advanced practice registered nurse, will discuss signs and symptoms of shingles.

McDowell ARH Named to Top 20 Critical Access Hospital List

8/15/2016

The Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals “Best Practice Recipients—Quality,” which included McDowell ARH, scored best among critical access hospitals on iVantage Health Analytics’ Hospital Strength Index™ for quality. The rankings were recently announced by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA). An awards ceremony will be held during NRHA’s Critical Access Hospital Conference in September in Kansas City, Mo.

Helton Joins Middlesboro ARH Internal Medicine Clinic

8/12/2016

ARH Cancer Center to Host 5K/One Mile Walk on August 27

8/5/2016

The ARH Cancer Center will be holding its premier “Color Run for a Cause” 5K run/walk on Saturday, August 27. This event will raise money to benefit patients of the ARH Cancer Center through its Patient Assistance Fund.

Hazard ARH Wound Care Center Makes a Big Difference for Zolo

7/1/2016

Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center opened a new outpatient Wound Care Center in April with the goal to make a difference in the lives of local patients like Jethro Zolo, who recently completed 30 hyperbaric chamber treatments, which assisted in healing a condition called necrotizing fasciitis.

Middlesboro ARH Hospital Focuses on Community Health Needs Priorities

6/30/2016

In an effort to measure the impact of current public health efforts, identify respective health concerns and priorities, and guide the appropriate use of local resources, Middlesboro ARH Hospital with the assistance of the Community and Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky (CEDIK) at the University of Kentucky recently completed a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) in the community. This assessment consisted of the formation of a local steering committee made up of members from community organizations and businesses, distribution and completion of over 1,000 surveys, and completion of several community focus groups.

6/20/2016

6/13/2016

The Kentucky Hospital Association (KHA) presented awards to several hospital volunteer groups during the Association’s Auxiliary/Volunteer Luncheon at the 87th Annual KHA Convention in Lexington. The HANDS Awards (Helping Accomplish Noteworthy Duties Successfully) recognize outstanding volunteer/auxiliary programs in hospitals across the state. McDowell ARH Hospital was the recipient of a HANDS Award for a Community Outreach Project. Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center and Whitesburg ARH Hospital were the recipients of a HANDS Award for an In-Service Hospital Project.

ARH Hospital Labs Receive Accreditation from College of American Pathologists

6/7/2016

The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has awarded accreditation to labs at Harlan ARH, Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center, McDowell ARH, Middlesboro ARH, Morgan County ARH, Whitesburg ARH, Summers County ARH and Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center based on results of recent on-site inspections as part of the CAP Accreditation Program.

Grieving Parents Donate Cuddle Cot to Middlesboro ARH Hosptial

5/25/2016

For nine months, Megan and Felix were preparing for the birth of their son Kylan Jessie Bryant. Like many other expectant parents, they were busy getting the baby’s room ready and organizing all the gifts received from family and friends for Kylan’s arrival. Sadly, just before his due date, Kylan died in his mother’s womb—their hearts were broken and their grief was unimaginable.

4/15/2016

Whether it is counseling patients as a chaplain, helping patients and visitors with directions, visiting with patients and/or family members, working in hospital gift shops, organizing magazine drives or assisting with hospital events, volunteers are an important part of the ARH healthcare team. ARH honored the more than 250 men and women who give of their time and talents as volunteers for the ARH system of hospitals in eastern Kentucky and southern West Virginia during a special ceremony in their honor Wednesday at the Belfry First Baptist Church in Belfry, Ky.

Six ARH Volunteers Honored With Annual ARH President’s Award for Volunteer Service

4/15/2016

Six ARH volunteers with a combined total of over 75 years of service were honored Wednesday with the ARH President’s Award for Volunteer Service during a special ceremony in their honor at the Belfry First Baptist Church in Belfry, Ky.

Barbourville ARH Hospital's Jonathan Clark Gets Back on His Feet After Facing Joblessness and Homelessness

3/21/2016

The old adage about walking a mile in someone else’s shoes carries more weight when talking about Knox Countian Jonathan Clark, whose mile is closer to five and whose shoes are the same leather dress shoes he has worn nearly every morning on his walk to work since the New Year.

Whooping Cough: A Serious Threat to Babies

3/4/2016

Whooping cough, which is also called pertussis, is a serious and contagious disease that can cause babies to stop breathing. People with whooping cough usually spread the disease by coughing or sneezing while in close contact with others.

Heart Palpitations and Arrhythmias

2/29/2016

Whether your heart beats faster while watching a horror movie or flutters whenever you see your crush, it’s not uncommon for emotions to trigger heart palpitations. You may have these feelings in your chest, throat or neck, and they can occur during activity or even when you're sitting still or lying down. However, some palpitations are symptoms of arrhythmias, which are problems with the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat.

American Heart Month: Take Control of Your Blood Pressure

2/2/2016

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 70 million American adults have high blood pressure—that’s 1 of every 3 adults, and only about half of those with high blood pressure have their condition under control.

1/28/2016

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) is among the 10 health care systems across the Commonwealth of Kentucky, collectively known as the Kentucky Health Collaborative, that announced today its primary objectives of raising the standards of care across the state, addressing the Commonwealth’s poor health statistics and reducing the cost of care through greater operational efficiencies.

Pulmonologist Returns to Tug Valley ARH Medical Staff

1/18/2016

Free Weight Loss Surgery Seminars to be Held in Hazard

1/14/2016

Want to learn more about weight loss surgery options, and which could be right for you? The ARH Bariatric Center is holding free educational seminars at 6 p.m. at the ARH Specialty Clinic inside the ARH Medical Mall in Hazard. The dates for these seminars are as follows:

12/17/2015

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) has been awarded a $267,866 Distance Learning and Telemedicine grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to implement an intensive telemedicine program that will virtually eliminate the need for clinic patients to drive out of the area for some medical specialist visits.

12/9/2015

The independent hospital watchdog, The Leapfrog Group, shows the strong commitment to patient safety has earned ARH hospitals in Harlan and Hazard, Ky., and Beckley, W.Va., an ‘A’ grade in its elite national ratings program that rates hospitals on errors, injuries, accidents, and infections.

ARH Critical Access Hospitals Nationally Recognized as Top Performers

12/3/2015

Three critical access hospitals Mary Breckinridge ARH, McDowell ARH and Morgan County ARH have been recognized by iVantage Health Analytics and the National Organization of State Office of Rural Health (NOSORH) for overall excellence in Quality, reflecting top quartile performance among all acute care hospitals in the nation. All three hospitals were ranked in the top 15 for the state of Kentucky.

ARH Tri-City Medical Center Receives Award

12/2/2015

Staff from the ARH Tri-City Medical Center in Cumberland, Ky. received the “2015 Healthcare Provider of the Year Award” at the Tri-City Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet held at the Benham Schoolhouse Inn on November 12.

12/1/2015

“W8 2 TXT” Campaign

11/24/2015

In Kentucky as well as many other states, drivers are prohibited from texting while driving. Middlesboro ARH Hospital recently partnered with Middlesboro High School to raise awareness of the dangers of texting while driving through a “W8 2 TXT” campaign.

Middlesboro ARH to Host Lunch & Learn

11/24/2015

Beckley ARH Hospital Holds Ribbon Cutting for New Medical Mall

11/20/2015

Healthcare and community leaders gathered Thursday evening as Beckley ARH Hospital celebrated the ribbon cutting for its new $3 million Medical Mall aimed at offering convenient access to outpatient healthcare services.

2015 ARH Annual CARES Award Winners Honored

11/19/2015

Appalachian Regional Healthcare honored employees from across its Kentucky and West Virginia system who have been named their respective hospital’s 2015 Annual ARH CARES Award Winners recently in Lexington.

ARH Now Offering Genius 3D Mammography

10/26/2015

Tug Valley ARH to Host Third Annual Pretty in Pink Luncheon

10/5/2015

It’s that time of year when ladies in the community “get their pink on” and celebrate life at the annual Pretty in Pink luncheon hosted by Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center. This year’s event is scheduled for noon on October 15.

Tug Valley ARH to Host Third Annual Pretty in Pink Luncheon

10/5/2015

It’s that time of year when ladies in the community “get their pink on” and celebrate life at the annual Pretty in Pink luncheon hosted by Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center. This year’s event is scheduled for noon on October 15.

Community Leaders Organize The Pink Tie Masquerade Ball

9/22/2015

October brings the beauty of fall leaves and carved pumpkins along with the traditional Halloween celebration where children wear masks and go door-to-door asking for treats. On October 16, community leaders—Middlesboro ARH Hospital, Air Evac Lifeteam, Middlesboro Mall and First State Financial will begin a new local tradition called The Pink Tie Masquerade Ball, where adults wear classic masquerade masks and give donations to Susan G. Komen for breast cancer research and education.

Dr. Varghese participates in annual Rally for Medical Research in Washington, DC

9/18/2015

Roy Varghese, MD, a Mary Breckinridge ARH physician and American Heart Association volunteer traveled this week to the nation’s capital to participate in the annual Rally for Medical Research on September 16-17.

Marcum Winner at Middlesboro ARH Lunch & Learn

9/4/2015

Middlesboro ARH Hospital recently hosted Lunch & Learn: An ARH Women’s Health Series. Joseph Slusher, M.D., radiology and chair of the Middlesboro ARH Stroke Committee, gave a presentation on the risks, signs and symptoms of stroke to a group of 40 ladies. After the question and answer period, the annual drawing for a special prize was held. Agnes Marcum, who has attended the ARH luncheons over the past two years, won an iPad. Dr. Slusher presented the iPad to Agnes Marcum who resides in Middlesboro.

Marcum Middlesboro ARH Lunch & Learn Winner

9/4/2015

Middlesboro ARH Hospital recently hosted Lunch & Learn: An ARH Women’s Health Series. Joseph Slusher, M.D., radiology and chair of the Middlesboro ARH Stroke Committee, gave a presentation on the risks, signs and symptoms of stroke to a group of 40 ladies. After the question and answer period, the annual drawing for a special prize was held. Agnes Marcum, who has attended the ARH luncheons over the past two years, won an iPad. Dr. Slusher presented the iPad to Agnes Marcum who resides in Middlesboro

Second Annual Paint the Mall PINK! to Kick Off October 1

9/1/2015

With October being National Breast Cancer Awareness month, Middlesboro Mall, Middlesboro ARH Hospital and Air Evac Lifeteam are sponsoring a community-wide breast cancer awareness campaign which will kick off October 1 at 6 p.m. at Middlesboro Mall’s Center Court. The public is invited.

Second Annual Paint the Mall PINK! to Kick Off October 1

9/1/2015

With October being National Breast Cancer Awareness month, Middlesboro Mall, Middlesboro ARH Hospital and Air Evac Lifeteam are sponsoring a community-wide breast cancer awareness campaign which will kick off October 1 at 6 p.m. at Middlesboro Mall’s Center Court. The public is invited.

Lunch & Learn: An ARH Women’s Health Series

8/21/2015

Lunch & Learn offers insight and tips on a variety of women’s health issues. On Thursday, August 27, Joseph Slusher, M.D., radiology and chair of the Middlesboro ARH Stroke Committee at Middlesboro ARH Hospital, will speak on the Risks, Signs and Symptoms of Stroke.

Mary Breckinridge ARH Expands Rehabilitation Department

8/19/2015

Mary Breckinridge ARH Hospital is pleased to announce the expansion of its Physical Rehabilitation Department and relocation to the second floor of the hospital. The public is invited to an open house on August 20.

Mary Breckinridge ARH Expands Rehabilitation Department

8/19/2015

Mary Breckinridge ARH Hospital is pleased to announce the expansion of its Physical Rehabilitation Department and relocation to the second floor of the hospital. The public is invited to an open house on August 20.

School Backpack Safety

8/11/2015

With school back in session, many students use backpacks for transporting books, notebooks, pens, pencils, folders and other items to and from the classroom. Backpack safety is key in preventing injuries.

Tug Valley ARH Auxiliary launches Angel of Hope Project

7/28/2015

Coping with Life's Changes

7/14/2015

Whether you or a loved one has been coping with unresolved grief, moodiness, sleep or appetite changes or moments of loneliness or despair, you can trust the professional senior care healthcare team at Mary Breckinridge ARH Hospital to help you safely cope with life’s changes and get your life back on track.

Miss Lexington volunteers in Skilled Nursing Facility

7/6/2015

At Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center, patient care is a priority and the ARH team in the Skilled Nursing Facility goes the extra mile to provide quality nursing and rehabilitation services to their patients along with fun activities like playing bingo with Miss Lexington Hope LeMaster.

All About the Babies! Give them a Healthy Start

6/22/2015

Who can resist holding a newborn baby? From their tiny toes and fingers to their soft and tender cheeks, there’s nothing like the touch and smell of a newborn. At family gatherings, as soon as the babies arrive, it’s all about the babies!

Lunch & Learn: An ARH Women’s Health Series Set for June 16

6/5/2015

Lunch & Learn offers insight and tips on a variety of women’s health issues. On Tuesday, June 16, Rogelio Uy, M.D., endocrinology and adult medicine at Middlesboro ARH Hospital, will speak on the importance of annual screenings for diabetes and thyroid disease.

5/29/2015

A Doctor Becomes the Patient - Hyden physician sees team approach to heart care by ARH and UK HealthCare

5/27/2015

For more than three decades, Dr. Roy Varghese has provided primary care services for residents of Eastern Kentucky. Always in relatively good health himself, it was a bit of a surprise when the physician suddenly became a patient, and nearly lost his life to a heart attack.

5/26/2015

McDowell ARH Hospital is committed to providing patients the best possible experience and that commitment has paid off with McDowell ARH being named the first ARH hospital to achieve the ARH Excellence Matters Award for service excellence.

Melanoma risk on the rise - May is National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month

5/19/2015

Do you believe a tan shows a healthy glow? Think again.
While most people know that sunburn is bad for your skin, even tanned skin indicates that skin has been damaged. And this damage can be downright dangerous.

Lunch & Learn: An ARH Women’s Health Series

3/2/2015

LUNCHEON POSTPONED to March 19 due to inclement weather!
Middlesboro ARH Hospital invites ladies in the community to its women’s health series called Lunch &Learn.
Lunch & Learn offers insight and tips on a variety of women’s health issues. On Thursday, February 26, Dr. Vicente Kaw, Jr., cardiology and internal medicine at Middlesboro ARH Hospital, will speak on heart health.

2/20/2015

Harlan ARH Hospital has been recognized as a 2013 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in the United States. Harlan ARH was recognized as part of The Joint Commission’s 2014 annual report “America’s Hospitals: Improving Quality and Safety,” for attaining and sustaining excellence in accountability measure performance for pneumonia and surgical care. Harlan ARH is one of only 1,224 hospitals in the United States to achieve the 2013 Top Performer distinction.

1/26/2015

Middlesboro ARH Hospital Newborn Nursery recently received 40 fleece blankets and newborn caps from first- and second-year medical students at the DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine at Lincoln Memorial University.

1/8/2015

First Newborn of 2015 Arrives at Whitesburg ARH Hospital

1/8/2015

Whitesburg ARH Hospital welcomed its first baby of the new year born on January 4, 2015.
At 12:46 p.m., Isabella Nyan, MD, delivered Paul Edward Helton III. He weighed 6 pounds 10 ounces, and was 18.3 inches long. Parents are Barbara Ann Hurd and Paul Edward Helton, Jr. and they reside in Sandlick, Ky. along with brother Bentley who is three years old and excited about being a big brother.

First Newborn of 2015 Delivered at Middlesboro ARH Hospital

1/8/2015

Middlesboro ARH Hospital welcomed its first baby of the new year born on January 5, 2015.
At 12:51 p.m., Meredith Eades, certified nurse midwife, delivered Isaiah Lee Phillip Taylor. He weighed 6 pounds and 15.4 ounces, and was 21 inches long. Parents are Gabriella LaBounty and Brandon Taylor and they reside in Harrogate, Tn.

McDowell ARH Hospital Helps 80 Children

12/23/2014

Mary Breckinridge ARH Hosts Christmas Party for Children

12/19/2014

Mary Breckinridge ARH Hospital held its annual Christmas party for children on December 18.
Every year Mary Breckinridge ARH Community CEO Mallie Noble invites children from Leslie County and surrounding communities to this much anticipated Christmas party.

ARH Joins National Rural Health Day Celebration

12/8/2014

Stewart Named New System Director of ARH Home Services

11/10/2014

Appalachian Regional Healthcare has announced Susan Stewart has been named System Director of Home Services for the health system’s home health and home durable medical store operations in Eastern Kentucky and Southern West Virginia.

ARH Announces Fields will be new Community CEO at Harlan ARH Hospital

11/10/2014

2014 Annual ARH CARES Award Winners Honored

11/7/2014

Appalachian Regional Healthcare honored employees from across its Kentucky and West Virginia system who have been named their respective hospital’s 2014 Annual ARH CARES Award Winners Thursday evening in Lexington.

11/1/2014

Volunteers Make a Difference -National Volunteer Week, April 6-12

11/1/2014

2/10/2014

The ARH Foundation for Healthier Communities announced today it has received a $1 million gift from Hazard native and energy industry leader Joe Craft towards the $47 million expansion project at the Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center.

1/23/2014

Passport Health Plan announced today that they have contracted with Appalachian Regional Healthcare to provide services to members of Passport Health Plan. Appalachian Regional Healthcare, including 8 hospitals in Kentucky, 2 hospitals in West Virginia, 600 physicians, home health agencies, HomeCare Stores and retail pharmacies, provide care for approximately 350,000 residents and is the largest private employer in southeastern Kentucky.

10/14/2013

Protecting those we love by encouraging regular mammogram screenings

10/13/2013

During October, ARH hospitals are offering digital mammogram screenings for only $50, which includes the radiologist report. You will need to bring a physician’s order for the test and pay by cash, check or credit card at registration.

9/30/2013

September 27, 2013, Middlesboro, Ky. – With October being National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Middlesboro ARH Hospital and Discover Downtown Middlesboro are partnering to paint downtown pink to raise awareness and money to find a cure.

Overcoming his greatest challenge with faith and medicine: A prostate cancer survivor’s story

9/26/2013

Life is a journey filled with unique experiences—many bring joy and satisfaction while others challenge our mind, body and spirit.
The journey for Glenn Miller had been one of immeasurable joy and satisfaction. He had made wise choices both personally and professionally. And like most men in their 50s, Miller enjoyed his role at work yet dreamed of retirement. He cherished his role as husband and father, yet when God blessed him with a grandchild, his joy increased tenfold. Miller had a wonderful life but it was about to take a turn that would lead him to his greatest challenge--surviving prostate cancer.

9/16/2013

Community leaders and local health care providers joined representataives of Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH), Appalachian Heart Center (AHC), and UK HealthCare’s Gill Heart Institute Monday to celebrate a new partnership that will deliver the highest quality and state-of-the art cardiovascular care to residents of Eastern Kentucky.

Answering the call of service - ARH staff volunteers at Day of Hope

8/23/2013

When organizers of the recent Day of Hope event in Beckley needed volunteers, Beckley and Summers County ARH staff were some of the first to answer the call and offer their time and service to help those in need.

Middlesboro ARH Hospital awarded accreditation for its mammography

8/7/2013

Police Officer proves determination brings success

7/22/2013

Police officers are local super heroes. Whether it is responding to a frightened motorist trapped in an overturned vehicle, saving a terrified child from an abductor or taking out a shooter before innocent lives are lost, police officers risk their lives daily to save others. When one of our local heroes was injured in an accident last year, he was determined to get well and go back to protecting the people of Bell County.

7/12/2013

The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center announced today that it is only the 68th medical center in the country and the first in Kentucky to earn a prestigious National Cancer Institute Designation, a distinction that signifies national excellence in clinical care and cancer research. As part of the Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network, ARH Cancer Center's patients get the benefit of Markey's guidance and support in their care while staying closer to home for treatment.

ARH announces President & CEO Jerry Haynes will retire. Joe Grossman will take the helm

12/7/2012

December 7, 2012 — The Board of Trustees for the Appalachian Regional Healthcare
system announced today the forthcoming retirement of ARH President and Chief
Executive Officer Jerry W. Haynes, and named Haynes’ successor.

11/14/2012

HAZARD, Ky. (Nov. 14, 2012) – UK HealthCare and Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) are working to form collaborative agreements in which the two hospital systems would work with community physicians to strengthen cardiovascular care in southeastern Kentucky.

Morgan County ARH Receives Vehicle Through Toyota's 2012 100 Cars for Good Program

11/7/2012

West Liberty, KY– Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) staff members received on Wednesday, November 7, the Toyota Highlander won by the Morgan County ARH Home Health Agency as one of 100 nonprofit winners in Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good program. 100 Cars for Good is a major philanthropic initiative in which the automaker gave away 100 cars to 100 nonprofits over the course of 100 days. Morgan County ARH was selected as a winner based on votes from the public on July 11, 2012 on the 100 Cars for Good Facebook page at www.100carsforgood.com.

10/31/2012

On October 24, Middlesboro ARH Hospital celebrated the recent Joint Commission recognition as a top performer on key quality measures and held a ribbon cutting for its newly renovated Emergency Department.

9/20/2012

Middlesboro and Harlan ARH hospitals are among the hospitals named as the nation’s Top Performers on Key Quality Measures by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America.

ARH Celebrates Completion of Work on Tornado-Damaged Morgan County ARH Hospital

8/13/2012

ARH was joined by state and local officials Monday as they celebrated the restoration of the tornado-damaged Morgan County ARH Hospital.
Monday’s ribbon cutting and grand re-opening ceremony comes after five months of work to repair nearly $4 million in damages the Morgan County ARH Hospital suffered during the devastating tornado that ravaged the West Liberty area March 2.

Federal judge holds Cabinet for Health and Family services in contempt in dispute with ARH

7/16/2012

A federal judge on Monday held Kentucky's Cabinet for Health and Family Services in contempt.
U.S. Senior Judge Karl Forester said in an order that the decision was for the Cabinet's refusal to process requests by patients to transfer away from Coventry Cares, a managed care organization, in light of Coventry's impending termination of its provider contract with Appalachian Regional Healthcare.

ARH Named A Finalist in Toyota's 2012 Cars for Good Program

7/3/2012

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) has been selected as one of 500 nonprofit finalists in Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good program, a major philanthropic initiative in which the automaker is giving 100 cars to 100 non-profits over the course of 100 days.
ARH was selected as a finalist from more than 4,000 applications nationwide and is seeking a new vehicle for the Morgan County ARH Home Health Agency which lost numerous vehicles during the March 2 tornado.

5/18/2012

As four-year-old Caroline enters the Physical Rehabilitation Center at Middlesboro ARH Hospital, she swiftly moves through the automatic, sliding glass door and runs into the waiting arms of Miss Jenny, her occupational therapist.

ARH, Coventry reach agreement; negotiations to continue

5/4/2012

Coventry must continue paying for services at ARH for 30 days, state official says

5/3/2012

Medicaid Managed Care contractor Coventry Cares must continue to pay for members to be treated at ARH’s Eastern Kentucky healthcare facilities for 30 days, the acting commissioner of the state Department for Medicaid Services said Wednesday.

A Federal Judge sets hearing for ARH and Coventry Cares dispute

5/2/2012

US District Judge Karl S. Forester has issued an order setting a hearing between Appalachian Regional Healthcare and Coventry Cares for Friday, May 4, at 9:30 a.m. In addition, the parties have been order to begin settlement negotiations immediately.

ARH seeks emergency injunction against Coventry Cares

5/1/2012

Appalachian Regional Healthcare is seeking an emergency injunction against Medicaid contractor Coventry Cares to protect the more than 25,000 Eastern Kentucky residents covered by the Medicaid plan who are in jeopardy of losing access to needed healthcare.

4/27/2012

Some pregnant women in Bell County might have to change doctors and drive nearly an hour for care just weeks before their babies are due. Officials say Coventry Cares is terminating its contract with ARH next month, which means patients have to find new doctors. Watch WYMT-TV’s news clip for the complete story.

ARH sues MCOs, State over lack of adequate patient network and unpaid claims

4/23/2012

The largest healthcare system in Eastern Kentucky that cares for some of Kentucky’s most vulnerable citizens is taking two of the state’s managed care companies and the State to court over inadequate patient network and access issues that would require patients to travel out of the area for care, and the MCOs failure to timely pay claims for Medicaid services.

First-time father waits for leave in Afghanistan while twin boys are delivered at Middlesboro ARH

3/16/2012

While Private First Class Craig Lewis of the 82nd Aviation Combat Brigade, Charlie Company 2-82 AVN 1-17th Task Force Saber of the United States Army was serving his country on a mission in Afghanistan, wife and mom-to-be Megan Lewis was on a mission to get her husband to Bell County, Ky. before she delivered their twin sons.

Fund and donation drive set up for Morgan County ARH employees and families affected by tornado

3/3/2012

The ARH Foundation for Healthier Communities, the fundraising arm of the Appalachian Regional Healthcare system, has established a fund and donation drive to benefit Morgan County ARH employees affected by the ravaging tornado that hit West Liberty Friday.

Update on tornado damage to ARH operations in West Liberty

3/3/2012

The Morgan County ARH Hospital, clinic, home care store, home health agency and other ARH services sustained significant damage during the tornado that devastated the West Liberty community around 6 p.m. Friday evening.

Dialysis services returned to Harlan ARH Hospital this week

2/24/2012

Dialysis services returned to Harlan ARH Hospital this week.
Following the recent recruitment of Dr. Mohammad Samih to the medical staff as a specialist in nephrology, or kidney function, dialysis is now available to serve the needs of hospitalized patients who previously were being transferred.

Middlesboro ARH's Charlsie’s Angels Program Featured on Knoxville News

2/22/2012

The Charlsie’s Angels Program at Middlesboro ARH which provides angel blankets for inpatients who need comfort and the Pink Bibles for inpatients diagnosed with breast cancer, was recently featured on Knoxville’s WBIR-TV.

Annual ARH CARES Award Winners Honored

2/20/2012

Appalachian Regional Healthcare honored employees from across its Kentucky and West Virginia system Feb. 9 in Lexington.
Employee representatives from each ARH community who had been named as their respective hospital’s Annual CARES Winner were recognized during the system’s Board of Trustees meeting.

February is American Heart Month-Here is How to care for your heart in your 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond

2/7/2012

Some people think of heart disease as a condition that only strikes in old age, so they don’t concern themselves with their cardiovascular health.
Unfortunately, this couldn’t be further from the truth.

ARH Named One of the Nation’s Top Integrated Healthcare Systems

1/31/2012

The full-range of services offered by the Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) system have once again been recognized as among the best in the nation.
ARH was one of two Kentucky health systems to be named to the IMS Top 100 Integrated Healthcare Networks 2012 listing of the most highly integrated healthcare networks in the nation, and the only integrated health system in West Virginia to be named.

12/21/2011

The ARH Heart Institute at the Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center and UK HealthCare are continuing their fight against heart disease by offering a minimally invasive surgical treatment option to repair abdominal aortic aneurysm, a condition that weakens the wall of the aorta and could lead to a life-threatening hemorrhaging if not treated.

11/22/2011

The Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center will soon undergo a $47 million expansion project that will add an additional 100,000 square feet to the medical center and will create approximately 150 new healthcare jobs, injecting millions of dollars into the local economies of the region.

ATTENTION: PATIENTS COVERED BY KENTUCKY MEDICAID

10/24/2011

Effective November 1, 2011, the new Kentucky Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) will begin overseeing your healthcare plan. ARH hospitals, clinics, home health and medical equipment stores will only be accepting the CoventryCares of Kentucky and WellCare of Kentucky plans.

9/14/2011

When Wounds Won’t Heal, Patients Can Now Turn to the new state-of-the-art Harlan ARH Wound Care Center

9/13/2011

Harlan ARH Hospital has opened a new Wound Care Center where patients can receive treatment of non-healing wounds.
With advanced equipment, including two hyperbaric chambers, Harlan ARH now has one of the most convenient, comprehensive, and sophisticated wound facilities in the region.

Appalachian Regional Healthcare to finalize purchase of Mary Breckinridge Hospital and clinics by end of month

8/10/2011

Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. (ARH) and Frontier Nursing Service, Inc. (FNS) announced today that a definitive agreement has been signed for purchase of the Mary Breckinridge Hospital, its clinics and home health agency. The purchase is expected to close at the end of the month and ARH will take over operations on September 1.

Summers County ARH Presented National Patient Satisfaction Award

7/13/2011

Whitesburg ARH Welcomes First Addition to Hospital’s New Addition

6/28/2011

A Whitesburg woman’s special delivery marked a milestone for Whitesburg ARH Hospital today as she became the first mother to give birth in the hospital’s newly completed patient care wing that offers state-of-the-art birthing facilities and advanced care for women and babies.

6/24/2011

The Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center and UK HealthCare announced today they are partnering to provide cardiothoracic (CT) surgery in Hazard and that the Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center will become the newest member of the UK Stroke Affiliate Network, a community-based stroke initiative providing the highest quality clinical and educational programs to hospital staff and the community.

Harlan ARH Celebrates 100 Top Hospitals Designation with Community Event

6/21/2011

New $11 million expansion and renovation project brings more private rooms and state-of-the-art birthing facilities to Whitesburg ARH

6/1/2011

Whitesburg ARH Hospital unveiled today its newly completed patient care wing which is part of an $11 million hospital expansion and renovation project that will offer patients the comfort of additional private rooms and women state-of-the-art birthing facilities.

5/20/2011

October’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month observance might be months away, but today hospitals throughout the Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) system stressed the year-round importance of early detection of breast cancer through regular screening mammograms by holding simultaneous “pink ribbon” cutting ceremonies for new digital mammography equipment that has been installed at all locations.

4/21/2011

Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. (ARH) and Frontier Nursing Service, Inc. (FNS) announced today they have entered into a letter of intent for ARH to acquire Mary Breckinridge Hospital and all related healthcare services.